prominent, chased winner from 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, hard ridden and hung right from 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong to take 2nd near finish
bolted for 3f to post, led to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent to 2f
in touch, outpaced halfway, shaken up 2f out, some headway final furlong but never dangerous
tracked leaders, led going well 2f out, soon clear, pushed out final furlong comfortably
It can be worth chancing Great Belief now that he is back on turf and he is selected in preference to Born For Dancing, who is respected but has not achieved very much so far. Another to look at is Chinalea, who drops to the minimum trip for the first time. He could well have plenty to offer this term. The son of Danetime will start the campaign on a fair mark and is one to bear in mind over six furlongs when he has race-fitness on his side. Sweet Namibia ran out of steam near the finish when she was last seen out but looks worth a try at this trip. However, she lacks experience of turf and others make more appeal. Born For Dancing is from a yard that are in excellent form and it will be no surprise to see her put in an improved display. Still, she will need to do so, as last season's form was not really up to much and, as she does not look the most straightforward of characters, she is taken on again. Which is where we bring in Great Belief, whose three runs at Windsor have already produced several winners. The booking of Johnny Murtagh is also a very encouraging sign and another bold bid is expected today.
Chinalea (IRE) 13-2jt-fav Led, edged left and headed over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 21, 2l behind Bow Wave at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (D3) gs in Nov.
Great Belief (IRE) 2-1fav Prominent, hung right from 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Grigorovitch at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Nov.
Mostanad 80-1 Mid-division, chased leaders halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 13, 8l behind Kenmore at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn gd in Apr.
Born For Dancing (IRE) 7-2 Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Regina at Catterick 5f nov stk (D4) gs in Oct.
Cilla's Smile 40-1 Led for 1f, in touch until ridden 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Lady Vee at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp pol in Apr.
Grandma Ryta 100-1 Mid-division, behind from halfway, 9th of 11, 11l behind Harrys House at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (D3) gd in Oct.
Sharp Diversion (USA) 28-1 Went right start, raced towards stand side and soon in touch, ridden over 1f, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Danzili Bay at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (E4) gf in Sept.
Sweet Namibia (IRE) 7-2jt-fav Slowly into stride, soon in touch, led well over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Pamir at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (F3) pol in Oct.
